by admin | Mar 8, 2023 | GMC
The right to take industrial action is protected by UK employment law but it might benefit doctors to understand the GMC position and guidance. The GMC’s Position The General Medical Council’s (GMC) position on “industrial action” is set out below: “Doctors are...
by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, NMC, SWE
The Department for Health and Social Care has published its response to proposals to reform fitness to practise in the UK. In what has been seen as an important step, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published its response to the 2022 consultation...
by admin | Feb 8, 2023 | GMC
Confidence in the GMC’s ability to work in the interest of doctors and the MPTS’ ability to make fair decisions are at an all-time low amongst doctors. Perceptions Survey 2022 The GMC’s Corporate Strategy sets out three strategies: Enabling professionals...
by admin | Jan 28, 2023 | GDC, GMC, GOsC, GPhC, HCPC, NMC, SWE
Investigations are Utterly Traumatic Experiences – Regardless of the Final Outcome The trauma experienced by any healthcare professional facing a fitness to practise investigation cannot be overstated – and the phrase ‘second victim’ is very apt here. Investigations...
by admin | Jan 22, 2023 | GMC
Doctor’s must manage adverse health or face the prospect of a GMC fitness to practise investigation. I consider what doctors should know and what action might be necessary to avoid an investigation and sanction. What is adverse health? The General Medical Council’s...
by admin | Jan 9, 2023 | GMC
Responsible Officers can make a referral to the GMC if there have been “serious concerns” raised about a doctor’s fitness to practise. Responsible Officers A Responsible Officer (ROs) is a statutory position responsible and accountable for the local clinical...
